Diabetes is a disease which occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin and disrupts the blood glucose levels.
The diabetes mellitus type 1 (insulin dependent) condition happens when the pancreatic cells (resources of insulin) are destroyed by the body’s immune system. The destruction of beta cells (pancreatic cells) leads to retaining of excess glucose in the body and damages the organ system.Its symptoms include sugar in urine, lethargy, sudden weight loss, frequent urination, changes in vision, intense thirst, increase in one’s appetite and even unconsciousness. There is no set cause of type-one diabetes but genetics, auto immunity and other natural stimuli can affect in its development.
But there are many people who have many misconceptions or myths regarding type1 diabetes. Some of the myths are mentioned below:
- One of the most universal myth is that intake of insulin can cure diabetes. There is no stated cure of diabetes type 1 problem (although researches are being done) and intake of insulin may or may not be of any help to a diabetic.
- Another myth that too much intake of sugar or being overweight can cause type 1 diabetes mellitus. Being Overweight might trigger the type2 diabetes problem but there is no permanent reason for cause of type1 diabetes. And eating a lot of sugar has no relation whatsoever with this type of diabetes mellitus.
- Other myths like diabetic can’t take part in any athletic activity, or individual with diabetes shouldn’t eat sweet products or diabetes mellitus type1 can only affect the kids. As aforementioned there is no set cause and cure for diabetes mellitus type1.
The causes and treatments of this type of diabetes could vary from individual to individual. People with diabetes should get proper medical counsel and clear all the precautions and medications they could take. Having correct knowledge regarding the disease can help one in its proper treatment.
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by on 23. Jan, 2010 in type 1 diabetes
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